435: Rekindled Flames

Emma's words were a balm to Bauer' restless heart. He felt comforted, but the thought of her having dinner with someone else still gnawed at him. "But you had dinner with Alex," Bauer muttered, frustration bubbling up. "He must've treated you well, right? Trying to win you back?" Emma sighed, looking deeply into Bauer' eyes. She knew she needed to set things straight. "Bauer, it doesn't matter how he treated me. It's not what I want. Don't blame me for this." Emma knew there was no real connection with Alex anymore. If there had been, it was all in her head. She wasn't obligated to Alex's actions or words. He couldn’t guilt-trip her. "I'm only working with him for mutual benefit. We both want to take over Clarke Zodiac’s company. His business is his, and mine is mine. Nothing more," she explained, her voice steady but firm. Normally, Emma wouldn’t explain herself so much, but this was Bauer. He was different. Bauer listened, his face a mix of understanding and frustration. "So, y